Refludan

Anyone have any info about this drug? Im having trouble finding anything thats directed at healthcare professionals. Have heard from Hem/Onc that the ingredient that inhibits thrombin is, or is similar to, what is in Leech saliva? Cant find much about monitoring PTT/PT, bleeding risks, half life, etc... I know that Argatroban has an effect on PT/INR that causes a little trouble when you are transitioning onto coumadin, but Im wondering if this drug is similar? Anyone know?

http://www.refludan.com/product/index.htm

An anticoagulant for patients with HIT (heparin induced thrombocytopenia).

Cheers,

Oldiebutgoodie

If you don't know anything about a drug or have limited knowledge, you can always call your facility RPh to fax or tube you up the info on the med. They are usually great about doing that.